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There's a double meaning hidden somewhere in that title. Business is about relationships. One of the most important relationships that an installation service company can have is with Building Management - thus, "building relationships". Here at Bay Area Installations, we are experts at navigating awkward building procedures and working smoothly with property managers of all kinds.
Have you ever tried to make a delivery to a building in downtown San Francisco or San Jose? Not a walk in the park. Here are three factors that set us apart from the competition:
Experience: simply put, we have been doing this for such a long time, we will anticipate the problems ahead of time and make accommodations. When working with our office staff, it is not uncommon for customers to hear "watch out - that building requires masonite in every hallway" or "you have to use the alley behind the building to get in" or "the building policy is off-hours delivery, but security will let you in if you only have a few pieces". Because we have this level of experience, we can steer your project around potential problems before they arise.
Insurance: One of the hang-ups that companies often run into is not carrying enough insurance to satisfy property management. No problem here - we carry an umbrella policy which all buildings we have ever encountered have been satisfied with. Also, we have a good and long standing relationship with our broker, so Certificates and alternate wording can be turned around quickly - usually within a couple of hours.
Communication: This harkens back to the title of this post - "building relationships". That process is all about communication. We pride ourselves in being willing to take time, engage with property management, and find a good solution so that the customer is taken care of. Where some companies might simply take "no" for an answer, we stress in depth communication with all vendors and third parties. We find that a little communication goes along way towards a successful project.